PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product Overview
The General Electric IC200PBI001 is a VersaMax Network Interface Unit (NIU). It connects a local station of input and output modules to a master controller. Communication occurs over a standard Profibus-DP fieldbus network. The module automatically detects transmission speeds ranging between 9.6 Kbaud and 12 Mbaud. It processes up to 375 bytes of total I/O data during operation. Input or output data allocations can reach a maximum of 244 bytes.
Each IC200PBI001 station accommodates up to eight input and output modules. The unit draws backplane power consisting of 250 mA at 5 V and 10 mA at 3.3 V. Network cabling attaches via a standard 9-pin D-sub connector. The interface operates over shielded twisted pair cable in a linear bus topology. Transmission distance extends from 100 meters up to 1200 meters depending on baud rate. Internal hardware does not support communication redundancy.
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Weight | 0.69 lbs (0.31 kg) |
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| Network Data Rate | 9.6 Kbaud to 12 Mbaud, auto-detected |
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| Max I/O Data | 375 bytes total (up to 244 bytes inputs or outputs) |
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| User Diagnostic Data | 2 bytes of status/control, 5 bytes of standard PROFIBUS diagnostics |
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| Number of Modules | 8 per NIU/station |
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| Power Consumption | 5 V @ 250 mA; 3.3 V @ 10 mA (backplane-supplied) |
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| Connector | 9-pin D-sub (Profibus DP) |
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| Transmission Media | Twisted pair cable |
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| Transmission Cable Shielded | Yes |
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| Network Topology | Linear bus, terminated at both ends (stubs are possible) |
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| Interface Distance | 100 to 1200 meters depending on baud rate |
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| Redundancy | Not supported |
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| Protocols Supported | Profibus-DP |
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Features
- Profibus-DP communication with automatic baud rate detection from 9.6 Kbaud to 12 Mbaud
- Processes up to 375 bytes of total I/O data per cycle
- Supports up to 244 bytes of dedicated input or output data
- Connects up to eight VersaMax modules per station
- Handles 2 bytes of status/control and 5 bytes of standard PROFIBUS diagnostic data
- Standard 9-pin D-sub interface adhering to Profibus-DP specifications
- Operates using backplane power of 250 mA at 5 V and 10 mA at 3.3 V
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Connections / Interfaces
- A single 9-pin D-sub connector provides the Profibus-DP fieldbus link.
- Transmission requires shielded twisted pair cable.
- Network wiring follows a linear bus topology terminated at both ends.
- Backplane connections deliver 250 mA at 5 V and 10 mA at 3.3 V.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Installation Guidelines
- Mount the module onto the designated carrier within the VersaMax rack assembly.
- Maintain termination resistors at both extreme ends of the Profibus-DP linear bus.
- Limit attached I/O hardware to a maximum of eight modules per station.
- Verify that total bus length matches the specified limit for the chosen baud rate.
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PRODUCT FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What network protocol does the IC200PBI001 support?
The IC200PBI001 supports the Profibus-DP protocol. It automatically detects network data rates between 9.6 Kbaud and 12 Mbaud.
How many I/O modules can connect to a single IC200PBI001?
A single IC200PBI001 unit supports up to eight VersaMax I/O modules per station.
Does the IC200PBI001 support communication redundancy?
No, the IC200PBI001 does not support communication redundancy. Network connectivity relies on a single Profibus-DP interface port.
